Workplace setting:
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Hospital pharmacy:
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Hospital pharmacy technicians work indoors in a clean, sterile environment.
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They may come into contact with hazardous chemicals and medicines, but
technicians are usually given the opportunity to choose whether or not
to do so.
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They can work as a supply technician who orders medication for the hospital.
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They also make IVs and compound medications
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Retail pharmacy:
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Responsible for receiving and input into the computer
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Responsible for filling and labeling the medication
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Maintenance of the prescriptions and proper annotation
in the controlled substance register according to local, state and federal
laws.
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Can work as a cashier
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Monitor the insurance
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